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Halo.Car Launches World-First Driverless Delivery of EVs

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The driverless launch comes following four years of testing where safety drivers were present inside Halo.Car's vehicles during remote piloting.

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  • The driverless launch comes following four years of testing where safety drivers were present inside Halo.Car's vehicles during remote piloting.
  • "Rolling out driverless delivery is a huge step towards our goal of offering ubiquitous carshare on-demand," Anand Nandakumar, CEO and Founder of Halo.Car.
  • Driverless delivery is critical to making this vision of on-demand vehicles economically viable.
  • This commercial launch of driverless delivery is a landmark achievement not only for our company, but for the entire transportation industry.

Seasoned Gaming and Hospitality Executive Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.
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    Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were incredibly excited to bring Seth Schorr and his extensive experience in interactive gaming and entertainment to our board as we embark on the next chapter of Skillz, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • He is also the Chairman and an executive board member of the Communications Committee of the Downtown Las Vegas alliance.
  • Skillz has an incredibly bright future ahead, and its thrilling to join the board at this pivotal moment in the companys journey, said Seth Schorr.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal In Partnership With The Mob Museum Unveil Season 2 Of True-Crime Podcast "Mobbed Up: The Fight For Las Vegas"

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The production was made possible by extensive collaboration between the Las Vegas-Review Journaland downtown Las Vegas' The Mob Museum.

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  • The production was made possible by extensive collaboration between the Las Vegas-Review Journaland downtown Las Vegas' The Mob Museum.
  • Collaborating with the Las Vegas Review-Journal on the Mobbed Up podcast series was a natural for us," said Geoff Schumacher, Vice President of Exhibits and Programs for The Mob Museum.
  • The complete 11-episode first season of "Mobbed Up: The Fight for Las Vegas" remains available for listening.
  • Museums," one of Las Vegas Weekly's "Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History," one of National Geographic's "Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas," USA Today's "Best Museum in Nevada'' and No.

Las Vegas Sands Announces Donation to The Center's Health Clinic Capital Campaign

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) today announced it will contribute $163,000 through Sands Cares to close out phase one of The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's $400,000 capital campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center in Downtown Las Vegas.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) today announced it will contribute $163,000 through Sands Cares to close out phase one of The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's $400,000 capital campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center in Downtown Las Vegas.
  • The capital campaign's final phase will raise funds to upgrade the clinic to be a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
  • About Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)
    Las Vegas Sandsis the world's preeminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts.
  • Our properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas, and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

The First Global Mermaid Outreach - World Ocean Day on June 8th

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mermaids from USA, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Israel, Egypt, UK and Australia broadcast live from around the world on June 8th, World Ocean Day.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mermaids from USA, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Israel, Egypt, UK and Australia broadcast live from around the world on June 8th, World Ocean Day.
  • "We have mermaids live in tails interviewing experts at global facilities on WOD.
  • These interviews will be presented to over 25,000 classrooms through our partnership with CILC (Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration)," comments Jeff Weiner, CEO of Fins Magazine.
  • For more information about World Ocean Day: https://worldoceanday.org/

AGS, South Point Casino Launch First Vegas Golden Knights®-Themed Slot Game; Vegas Born Jumbo Slot Delivers Game-Day Excitement

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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A Vegas Golden Knights-themed slot machine is the first in the collection, with a debut late last week at South Point Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard.\nPlayers at South Point Casino will be able to take a spin on the new slot game Vegas Golden Knights.

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  • A Vegas Golden Knights-themed slot machine is the first in the collection, with a debut late last week at South Point Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard.\nPlayers at South Point Casino will be able to take a spin on the new slot game Vegas Golden Knights.
  • "\nAGS, a corporate partner of the Vegas Golden Knights, sponsors the Play of the Knight, which replays and highlights a key moment from each home game.
  • South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million-dollar professional bowling tournament facility.
  • In addition, South Point Hotel has the finest equestrian event facility in the country.

Teamsters Local 986 Pickets for Circa Seven

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Earlier this year, Three Corners LLC (the company that provides warehouse services for the Circa Resort & Casino) fired seven warehouse workers when the company found out they were seeking representation with Teamsters Local 986.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Earlier this year, Three Corners LLC (the company that provides warehouse services for the Circa Resort & Casino) fired seven warehouse workers when the company found out they were seeking representation with Teamsters Local 986.
  • Local 986 is also demanding that Derek Stevens, who owns both Three Corners LLC and the Circa Resort & Casino, respect the law and rectify his company's wrongdoing.
  • "We're calling on Derek Stevens to act as a responsible community partner," said Sean Harren, President of Local 986.
  • Chartered in 1948, Teamsters Local 986 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Western United States, including thousands of members in Las Vegas.

City of Las Vegas Launches Smart Curbside Management Corridor with Cox

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Communications announced it has initiated a pilot partnership with the city of Las Vegas to trial its smart curbside management solution from Cox2M , aimed at reducing downtown traffic congestion.

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  • LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cox Communications announced it has initiated a pilot partnership with the city of Las Vegas to trial its smart curbside management solution from Cox2M , aimed at reducing downtown traffic congestion.
  • The goal of the Las Vegas pilot is to reduce traffic congestion in downtown Las Vegas.
  • "Our relationship with the communities of Southern Nevada runs deep and developing the pilot program with the city of Las Vegas has been a huge step forward in exploring what we can do with smart community technology," said Derrick Hill, vice president, Cox Business Las Vegas.
  • "We are excited to be part of the technology that moves Las Vegas forward as a Smart City," said Tonya Ruby, vice president, Cox Media Las Vegas.

IGT and the Plaza Hotel & Casino Celebrate Life-Changing Jackpots with Las Vegas' Exclusive Wheel of Fortune® Slots Zone

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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LONDON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) and thePlaza Hotel & Casino announced today the debut of the Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone, a dynamic, branded space within the Plaza Casino in Downtown Las Vegas that is dedicated exclusively to legendary Wheel of Fortune slots games.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) and thePlaza Hotel & Casino announced today the debut of the Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone, a dynamic, branded space within the Plaza Casino in Downtown Las Vegas that is dedicated exclusively to legendary Wheel of Fortune slots games.
  • Accessible to all Plaza Casino guests, the Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone is the ideal destination for players seeking the most famous slots theme of all time and their chance to activate the iconic, multi-color Wheel of Fortune wheel and holler "Come on Big Money!"
  • "When Plaza Casino guests enter our new Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone, it is immediately apparent that they're in Las Vegas' epicenter of Wheel of Fortune slots fun," saidCasey P. Adras, the Plaza Hotel & Casino Director of Slot Operations.
  • "In creating Las Vegas' exclusive Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone, the Plaza Casino harnessed the excitement, appeal and familiarity of IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots brand to create a venue that players will quickly associate with world-class casino entertainment and life-changing jackpots," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming.

Now Open: Vegas' Circa Resort & Casino Debuts Hotel Tower & Legacy Club Rooftop Lounge

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Monday, December 28, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Circa Resort & Casino downtown Las Vegas' newest casino-resort has officially opened its 777-room hotel tower and rooftop lounge, Legacy Club.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Circa Resort & Casino downtown Las Vegas' newest casino-resort has officially opened its 777-room hotel tower and rooftop lounge, Legacy Club.
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    "They say to save the best for last, and when you visit our hotel tower and Legacy Club, you'll see that's exactly what we did," said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa.
  • Housed inside the tallest hotel tower north of the Strip, Circa's chic rooms and suites boast captivating views of Las Vegas Blvd., Stadium Swim and the Valley's surrounding mountain ranges.
  • Circa's first hotel guests will be gifted with a limited edition 18k gold plated bar, decorated with Circa's logo and opening date.